tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post4901301033908836977..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: How can CMS get parents more involved in schools?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30919770911610598662014-11-10T23:33:22.309-05:002014-11-10T23:33:22.309-05:009:42 PM
Well, actually, my 5th grade students are...<br />9:42 PM<br /><br />Well, actually, my 5th grade students are thoroughly enjoying learning Renaissance court dances as part of our curriculum which I plan to incorporate into the 5th grade Shakespearean play I will be directing this spring - "A Midsummer Night's Dream". <br /><br />Alicia<br />B.A. Dance and English Education, UMass/Amherst.<br />M.A. School of Education and Human Development with a concentration in dance (full scholarship plus stipend) - George Washington University.<br />B.A. Elementary Education, Belmont Abbey College.<br /><br />Got a problem with high standards and academic achievement, pal?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-55408265228389559282014-11-09T07:27:25.607-05:002014-11-09T07:27:25.607-05:00I can't believe bullying is a word used for wo...I can't believe bullying is a word used for working adults.. Once again the tower has proven they could not work anywhere besides the tower.. Look at old videos of Bill Gates bashing his staff.. I will not get started with the military. I have seen principals yell at teachers. Is that bullying. What a load of crap. From every thing I have gathered, Heath wanted them to go out and support schools. Stop creating paperwork and do something. Please look into this DunnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3336291005142969792014-11-08T20:20:16.021-05:002014-11-08T20:20:16.021-05:00Dunn are you even on this beat anymore?
AD Helms ...Dunn are you even on this beat anymore?<br /><br />AD Helms is the one writing all the articles. Will the CO please get someone on the story. This has so many layers of corruption to it that it could make the Cannon situation look like,well, high school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-45749324472830561682014-11-08T20:15:29.827-05:002014-11-08T20:15:29.827-05:00Shamash,
Lol.
Machiavelli meets Philip Glass on ...Shamash,<br /><br />Lol.<br /><br />Machiavelli meets Philip Glass on the shores of Lake Wobegon? <br /><br />AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-34128532690392354362014-11-08T11:57:32.982-05:002014-11-08T11:57:32.982-05:00Thanks for the comforting phone call last night An...Thanks for the comforting phone call last night Ann Clark. My questions is if everything is going on just as if nothing happened then why was Morrison, and perhaps you now, worth the salary ?<br /><br /><br />Ohhhh I forgot<br /><br />MARKET ADJUSTMENTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71603426447569235752014-11-08T09:26:10.274-05:002014-11-08T09:26:10.274-05:00But I AM a NC public school teacher earning a NC s...But I AM a NC public school teacher earning a NC state teacher salary. My students take the EOG's just like everyone else. I'm required to hold a NC state teaching license and fulfill NCDPI standards. <br /><br />I really don't have the patience to clarify what a charter school is for people who are jealous that I found a NC public school teaching position well suited for me and aligned with my philosophy of education. I believe CMS is very committed to ensuring families and students have choices within the system. As a public school teacher, I have choices too. I love my job! <br /><br />And yes, my public charter school social studies curriculum includes the study of Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare and Machiavelli. How awesome is this? <br /><br />Alicia<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-83294468535056262672014-11-08T07:14:46.093-05:002014-11-08T07:14:46.093-05:00bond money, gas tax money, local state federal tax...bond money, gas tax money, local state federal tax money, property tax money, sales tax money, etc etc etc ... whats the difference? <br /><br />its all blood money anyway you roll the dice or cut the muster ... you get less they get more in the end ...<br /><br />thats the way the system works ... <br />they win you lose ... got it? <br /><br />like they say the only sure things in life are death and taxes ...<br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-38276758993009228552014-11-08T02:55:59.912-05:002014-11-08T02:55:59.912-05:00Alicia,
There's "hope" for your tea...Alicia,<br /><br />There's "hope" for your teaching methods.<br /><br />You CAN relate it to the "urban" crowd...<br /><br />Why Do Rappers Feel Connected to Machiavelli?<br /><br />http://halfseensights.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/why-do-rappers-feel-connected-to-machiavelli/<br /><br />You now have official permission from the "administration" to continue teaching this topic to early elementary school students.<br /><br />It's now officially part of urban "cultural awareness".Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-18053925253989150402014-11-07T22:23:57.056-05:002014-11-07T22:23:57.056-05:00PR department and K. Block make how much money ?
...PR department and K. Block make how much money ?<br /><br />Thanks for posting my last comments DUNN. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30004514166137698852014-11-07T22:02:50.655-05:002014-11-07T22:02:50.655-05:00See here I though Alicia taught at a private schoo...See here I though Alicia taught at a private school because she want to be a teacher and not a glorified babysitter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-57192940605504997822014-11-07T19:45:04.387-05:002014-11-07T19:45:04.387-05:00Alicia,
Here's a tip to make your instruction...Alicia,<br /><br />Here's a tip to make your instruction more "Common Core" compliant.<br /><br />A sample test question on Machiavelli (so you don't scare the commoners).<br /><br />(Assuming, of course, that you cannot find a rap song about him...)<br /><br />1. Choose the name of the musical instrument which BEST rhymes with Niccolo:<br /><br />A. Saxophone<br />B. Tuba<br />C. Flute<br />D. Piccolo<br /><br />Just be sure you don't get into too much "depth" and you'll be fine as a teacher. <br /><br />Keep everything "age appropriate", willya?<br /><br />Notice that this question not only covers "History", but the "Arts" as well.<br /><br />There, I hope everyone feels better now.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-90176930978171915532014-11-07T19:19:49.939-05:002014-11-07T19:19:49.939-05:00Alicia,
You're officially an "elitist&qu...Alicia,<br /><br />You're officially an "elitist" now.<br /><br />How does it feel to be one of the nails sticking up higher than all the others?<br /><br />How dare you teach above the accepted norm.<br /><br />Now get back in line...<br /><br />Life in Lake Wobegon can be tough for outsiders.<br /><br />Ha.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-87437837572790450732014-11-07T18:45:51.662-05:002014-11-07T18:45:51.662-05:00With Heath gone, can we bring someone in who is no...With Heath gone, can we bring someone in who is not so obsessed with tests and Common Core?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-16550447508348247282014-11-07T17:09:32.530-05:002014-11-07T17:09:32.530-05:00Attention Alicia,
Well bless your heart Alicia...Attention Alicia,<br /> Well bless your heart Alicia! It's always wonderful reading your gloats from the land of milk and honey.<br />By the way what's the breakdown of FRL students, Mckinney Vento, ED,EC, developmentally disabled in your perfect world? Maybe you could give us a little insight about the operator of this charter? Baker Mitchell leasing you some overpriced real estate? Inquiring minds really are tired of your pedestal grandstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-40012137853208219852014-11-07T16:28:06.346-05:002014-11-07T16:28:06.346-05:00There is nothing but red flags and fish with this ...There is nothing but red flags and fish with this one !<br /><br />Comments about the PR and Communications getting a D grade on this one is generous. Tell me again about K. Block and the other buffoon CMS hired from Wake County ?<br />Tell me about their credentials and how much above $100,000 they are making. Tell me again why all those Ivory Tower workers needed those market adjustment raises when teachers were forsaked years. Another great job CMS, BofE and all those $100,000 + personnel making marginal impact on the students of MECK county. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-55409381590700941132014-11-07T15:16:27.641-05:002014-11-07T15:16:27.641-05:00I'm no big fan of Heath or CMS for that matter...I'm no big fan of Heath or CMS for that matter, but aren't you innocent before proven guilty? So if I have a problem with my boss, for whatever reason, I can claim verbal harassment? Geez, maybe he was actually trying to get something constructive accomplished up in the tower. Still smells fishy to me.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-47854197955399367542014-11-07T12:42:00.409-05:002014-11-07T12:42:00.409-05:0011:47
They don't have to.
As long as voters ...11:47<br /><br />They don't have to.<br /><br />As long as voters keep opening their veins willingly and vote for bonds, the money will flow like their blood.<br /><br />Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-56019232086646252722014-11-07T11:17:01.224-05:002014-11-07T11:17:01.224-05:00The Big O plays ball with the vultures not wanting...The Big O plays ball with the vultures not wanting to ruffle feathers as usual keeping the "gap" status quo to pass the loot. Nothing new there. Dont rock the boat doing something stupid like investigate. Just play the game and keep it low profile. <br /><br />Morrison's cost over runs or fabricated verbal abuse excuses are laughable at best and certainly no pay for play involved on his part.<br /><br />Since when is the board or media ever concerned with cost over runs or abusive verbiage? A few million a drop in the bucket. <br /><br />Morrison & Gorman were not allowed to tamper with status quo or the gap or improve scores. <br />Both apparently got careless with their secret oaths that cost them dearly. No secret there.<br /><br />CMS superintendents are never hired to buck the system and improve student results. The "gap" is the cash cow gold mine like the IRS is to DC.<br /> <br />Same for these Obama Holder shake down cons who never met a big bank or Wall St corp they couldn't pop for at least 20 billion Jesse and Al style. <br />Deja vu for pro sports and their trillion dollar media tap contract game. Another story. <br /><br />Bottom line is how much blood can they squeeze out of a turnip. Blood equals money and turnip equals taxpayer or consumer. <br /><br />Status quo and the "gap" assures the well will never run dry too if they play the card right. <br /><br />So Pass The Loot ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30890748665061572372014-11-07T10:09:35.852-05:002014-11-07T10:09:35.852-05:00Alicia likes to boast about her perfect little bub...Alicia likes to boast about her perfect little bubble of acedemia. Reading Alicia's posts have made it abundantly clear that she had to run from public schools because she simply couldn't hack it. <br /><br />Public schools aren't perfect for the reason that the public isn't perfect. At public schools we educate every child, which is the true challenge of being a teacher. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-20530404429277784542014-11-07T09:15:57.428-05:002014-11-07T09:15:57.428-05:00I was thinking the same thing Ladyluck. I read Sha...I was thinking the same thing Ladyluck. I read Shakespeare in 7th and then took a full semester elective course my senior year focusing on Shakespeare; they characters are so dynamic I wasn't able to relate or appreciate the complexity (which is what Shakespeare is all about) until that year. This is what happens when there is to little control over the curriculum, but Alicia loves to come on here and boast about how wonderful her school is. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-85198786069958885852014-11-07T07:37:48.345-05:002014-11-07T07:37:48.345-05:00Kids usually learn about the Renaissance in 7th gr...Kids usually learn about the Renaissance in 7th grade. It's appropriate to learn about it in 7th grade, they have so much more to learn about in the earlier grades. Why rush the curriculum? It doesn't make our kids smarter!Ladylucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-58193330931757797032014-11-06T21:53:47.739-05:002014-11-06T21:53:47.739-05:00Parents want the tower gone. Teachers want the tow...Parents want the tower gone. Teachers want the tower gone Tax payers want the tower gone. Why do we have the tower?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-28273315833720827392014-11-06T21:42:31.649-05:002014-11-06T21:42:31.649-05:00Alicia,
I seriously doubt your 5th grade students ...Alicia,<br />I seriously doubt your 5th grade students have the slightest clue as to what that word means, never mind the Renaissance, that is unless the think i means carrying around a roasted turkey leg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-36357685739881252522014-11-06T20:36:24.738-05:002014-11-06T20:36:24.738-05:004:17 You hit the nail on the head. CMS would be s...4:17 You hit the nail on the head. CMS would be so much more credible and efficient if half of the Ivory Tower was gone, tomorrow. Ironically, no one on the front line, where things really matter, would notice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-36764662415577398432014-11-06T19:40:05.866-05:002014-11-06T19:40:05.866-05:00I got goose bumps waking up this morning as a NC p...I got goose bumps waking up this morning as a NC public charter school teacher teaching 5th graders about the Renaissance. <br /><br />Today's vocabulary word: "Machiavellian" <br /><br />Freedom, Oh Freedom! <br /><br />AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com